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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is wrong with Angela's health in Chapter 10?
2. Where does Frank get a new job in Chapter 16?
3. What does Malachy bring Angela as a gift for Christmas in Chapter 12?
4. Where does Frank plan on getting a bike for his school trip in Chapter 13?
5. Who is able to visit Angela in the hospital when she is ill in Chapter 10?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 14, what events occur that show Frank's emerging independence?
2. What is Frank's motivation for throwing Mrs. Finucane's ledger into the water?
3. In Chapter 10, Angela goes back to the St. Vincent de Paul society to beg for charity, and stops at a church to beg for help as well. Frank later remarks that he has trouble looking her in the eye. Why do you think that is?
4. Why do you think Angela is so disappointed in Frank in Chapter 17 when he has his first legal drink?
5. Why does Frank find relief when he visits the Franciscan priest in Chapter 17?
6. Consider the difference in attitude towards the children that Aunt Agnes and Pa Keating have in Chapter 10. Why do you think they are so different? How do they differ?
7. Why does Frank regret not taking the postal exam in Chapter 18?
8. Why is Frank's job with John Hannon in Chapter 11 a mixed blessing?
9. Why is Frank hesitant to tell Angela about his job for Mrs. Finucane in Chapter 16?
10. Why do you think Frank attempts to baptize Mrs. Harrington in Chapter 16?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The family unit is one of the most critical structures found in the book. Discuss the role of the family in "Angela's Ashes." What role did each member play? How does the McCourt family unit represent the climate and atmosphere of the society as a whole?
Essay Topic 2
Frank McCourt uses humor to help entertain the reader in "Angela's Ashes." Describe, in details, the ways in which McCourt uses humorous anecdotes and comical stories to lighten up an otherwise very serious memoir.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Frank and his father. In many ways, Frank was purposely trying to be as different from Malachy as possible. Was he successful? Why was he trying to differentiate himself to such an extent?
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